Registered Respiratory Therapist - New Graduate

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records.

Performs as charge therapist when necessary. Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.

In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelinesPerform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelinesAccess Patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and proceduresInitiate and maintains mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentationProvide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitationPerform intubations after receiving approvalAssess patient condition and respond to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followedInitiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care DepartmentPerform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisorCharges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX systemOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program requiredRegistered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) requiredLicensed by the NCRCB requiredBCLS certified by the American Heart Association requiredWork

Clinical experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalitiesAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guestsKnowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staffPhysical

Ability to communicate orallyManual dexterity to operate and assemble equipmentVisual acuityAbility to stand or walk for long periods of timeAbility to position and move patientsAbility to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsidesMay involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materialsRequired Licenses and CertificationsRRT - National Board For Respiratory CareCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityExplore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more!